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Looking for your next move as a Mechanical Engineer in Senekal? A role has just opened that gives you real responsibility and a clear path forward in Free State.
Overview
The Mechanical Engineer position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Free State. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Senekal and across the engineering jobs space.
Beyond that, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Mechanical Engineer taking on this position.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the engineering jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Senekal much easier.
Equal Opportunity
Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Senekal.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Senekal.
About the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the engineering jobs side of the business inside out. The Senekal group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare technical reports and project documentation for sign-off
- Ensure full compliance with the OHS Act and applicable SANS standards
- Plan, execute and close out engineering projects within scope, time and budget
- Mentor apprentices, learners and junior engineers on site
- Lead root-cause analyses on production losses and quality defects
- Develop and maintain maintenance schedules for plant and equipment
- Prepare technical drawings, BOMs and specifications for production
Essential Criteria
- BEng, BTech or National Diploma in Engineering
- Computer literacy in MS Office and relevant engineering software
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills
- Experience leading site teams or contractors is an advantage
- 3-5 years’ relevant engineering experience in industry
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.